Daniele 4

NOVA VULGATA	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 Ego Nabuchodonosor quietus eram in domo mea et florens in palatio meo;	1 I, Nebuchadnezzar, was content in my house and prospering in my palace.
2 somnium vidi, quod perterruit me, et cogitationes in stratu meo et visionescapitis mei conturbaverunt me.	2 I saw a dream that terrified me, and my thoughts on my bed and the visions in my head disturbed me.
3 Et per me propositum est decretum, utintroducerentur in conspectu meo cuncti sapientes Babylonis, ut solutionemsomnii indicarent mihi.	3 And so a decree was established by me, that all of the wise men of Babylon should be brought in before me, and that they should reveal to me the answer to the dream.
4 Tunc ingrediebantur harioli, magi, Chaldaei etharuspices; et somnium narravi in conspectu eorum, et solutionem eius nonindicaverunt mihi;	4 Then the seers, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers entered, and I explained about the dream in their presence, but they did not reveal its answer to me.
5 donec denique ingressus est in conspectu meo Daniel, cuinomen Baltassar secundum nomen dei mei et qui habet spiritum deorum sanctorum insemetipso. Et somnium coram ipso locutus sum:	5 And then their colleague came in before me, Daniel, (whose name is Belteshazzar according to the name of my god,) who has the spirit of the holy gods within his very self, and I told the dream directly to him.
6 Baltassar, princeps hariolorum,quem ego scio quod spiritum deorum sanctorum habeas in te, et omne sacramentumnon est impossibile tibi, visiones somnii mei, quas vidi, et solutionem eiusnarra.	6 Belteshazzar, leader of the seers, since I know that you have in you the spirit of the holy gods, and that no mystery is unreachable to you, explain to me the visions of my dreams, which I saw, and the solution to them.
7 Visio capitis mei in cubili meo: Videbam, et ecce arbor in medio terrae, et altitudo eius nimia.	7 This was the vision of my head on my bed. I looked, and behold, a tree in the middle of the earth, and its height was exceedingly great.
8 Magna arbor et fortis, et proceritas eius contingens caelum; aspectus illius erat usque ad terminos universae terrae.	8 The tree was great and strong, and its height reached up to heaven. It could be seen all the way to the ends of the entire earth.
9 Folia eius pulcherrima, et fructus eius nimius, et esca universorum in ea. Subter eam habitabant bestiae agri, et in ramis eius conversabantur volucres caeli, et ex ea vescebatur omnis caro.	9 Its leaves were very beautiful, and its fruit was very abundant, and in it was food for the whole world. Under it, animals and beasts were dwelling, and in its branches, the birds of the sky were sheltered, and from it, all flesh was fed.
10 Videbam in visione capitis mei super stratum meum, et ecce vigil et sanctus de caelo descendit.	10 I saw in the vision of my head upon my blanket, and behold, a watcher and a holy one descended from heaven.
11 Clamavit fortiter et sic ait: “Succidite arborem et praecidite ramos eius, excutite folia eius et dispergite fructus eius. Fugiant bestiae de sub ea, et volucres de ramis eius.	11 He cried out loudly, and he said this: “Cut down the tree and prune its branches; shake off its leaves and scatter its fruits; let flee the beasts, which are under it, and the birds from its branches.
12 Verumtamen germen radicum eius in terra sinite et in vinculo ferreo et aereo in herbis agri, et rore caeli tingatur, et cum feris pars eius in herba terrae.	12 Nevertheless, leave the stump of its roots in the earth, and let it be bound with a band of iron and brass among the plants, which are close by, and let it be touched by the dew of heaven, and let its place be with the wild animals among the plants of the earth.
13 Cor eius ab humano commutetur, et cor ferae detur ei, et septem tempora mutentur super eum.	13 Let his heart be changed from being human, and let the heart of a wild animal be given to him, and let seven periods of time pass over him.
14 In sententia vigilum decretum est, et sermo sanctorum petitio, ut cognoscant viventes quoniam dominatur Excelsus in regno hominum et, cuicumque voluerit, dabit illud et humillimum hominem constituet super eo”.	14 This is the decree from the judgment of the watchers, and the decision and proclamation of the holy ones, until the living shall know that the Supreme One is ruler in the kingdom of men, and that he will give it to whomever he wills, and he will appoint the lowest man over it.”
15 Hoc somnium vidi ego rex Nabuchodonosor. Tu ergo, Baltassar, interpretationemnarra, quia omnes sapientes regni mei non queunt solutionem edicere mihi; tuautem potes, quia spiritus deorum sanctorum in te est ”.	15 I, king Nebuchadnezzar, saw this dream. And so you, Belteshazzar, must quickly explain to me the interpretation because all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to declare the meaning of it to me. But you are able because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.
16 Tunc Daniel, cuius nomen Baltassar, obstupuit quasi una hora, et cogitationeseius conturbabant eum. Respondens autem rex ait: “ Baltassar, somnium etinterpretatio eius non conturbent te ”. Respondit Baltassar et dixit: “Domine mi, somnium his, qui te oderunt, et interpretatio eius hostibus tuis sit.	16 Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, began silently to think within himself for about one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. But the king responded, saying, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream and its interpretation disturb you.” Belteshazzar answered and said, “My lord, the dream is for those who hate you, and its interpretation may be for your enemies.
17 Arborem, quam vidisti sublimem atque robustam, cuius altitudo pertingit adcaelum, et aspectus illius in omnem terram,	17 The tree that you saw was lofty and strong; its height reached toward heaven, and it could be seen throughout the whole world.
18 et rami eius pulcherrimi, etfructus eius nimius, et esca omnium in ea, subter eam habitantes bestiae agri,et in ramis eius commorantes aves caeli,	18 And its branches were very beautiful, and its fruit very abundant, and in it was food for all. Under it, dwelt the beasts of the field, and in its branches, the birds of the air stayed.
19 tu es, rex, qui magnificatus es etinvaluisti, et magnitudo tua crevit et pervenit usque ad caelum, et potestas tuain terminos terrae.	19 It is you, O king, who has been greatly esteemed, and you have grown strong. And you have increased your power, and it reaches towards heaven, and your rule is to the ends of the whole earth.
20 Quod autem vidit rex vigilem et sanctum descendere decaelo et dicere: “Succidite arborem et dissipate illam; attamen germen radicumeius in terra dimittite, et vinculo ferreo et aereo in herbis agri, et rorecaeli conspergatur, et cum feris sit pars eius, donec septem tempora mutentursuper eum”,	20 Yet the king also saw a watcher and a holy one descend from heaven and say: ‘Cut down the tree and scatter it; however, leave the stump of its roots in the earth, and let it be bound with iron and brass, among the surrounding plants, and let it be sprinkled with the dew of heaven, and let his feeding be with the wild beasts, until seven periods of time pass over him.’
21 haec est interpretatio, rex, et sententia Altissimi, quaepervenit super dominum meum regem:	21 This is the interpretation of the judgment of the Most High, which has reached my lord, the king.
22 et eicient te ab hominibus, et cum bestiisferis erit habitatio tua, et fenum ut boves comedes et rore caeli infunderis;septem quoque tempora mutabuntur super te, donec scias quod dominetur Excelsussuper regnum hominum et, cuicumque voluerit, det illud.	22 They will expel you from among men, and your dwelling will be with the beasts and the wild animals, and you will eat hay like an ox, and you will be drenched with the dew of heaven. Likewise, seven periods of time will pass over you, until you know that the Supreme One rules over the kingdom of men, and he gives it to whomever he wills.
23 Quod autempraeceperunt, ut relinqueretur germen radicum eius, id est arboris, regnum tuumtibi manebit, postquam cognoveris potestatem caeli.	23 But, since he commanded that the stump of its roots, that is, of the tree, should be left behind, your kingdom will be left for you, after you have realized that power is from divinity.
24 Quam ob rem, rex,consilium meum placeat tibi, et peccata tua eleemosynis redime et iniquitatestuas misericordiis pauperum; sic longitudo erit prosperitati tuae ”.	24 Because of this, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you. And redeem your sins with alms, and your iniquities with mercy towards the poor. Perhaps he will forgive your offenses.”
25 Omnia haec venerunt super Nabuchodonosor regem.	25 All these things came upon king Nebuchadnezzar.
26 Post finem mensiumduodecim in palatio regni Babylonis deambulabat;	26 After the end of twelve months, he was taking a walk in the palace of Babylon.
27 responditque rex et ait: “Nonne haec est Babylon magna, quam ego aedificavi in domum regni, in roborefortitudinis meae et in gloria decoris mei? ”.	27 And the king spoke out loud, saying, “Isn’t this the great Babylon, which I have built, as the home of the kingdom, by the strength of my power and in the glory of my excellence?”
28 Cum adhuc sermo esset in oreregis, vox de caelo ruit: “ Tibi dicitur, Nabuchodonosor rex: Regnum tuumtransiit a te,	28 And while the words were still in the king’s mouth, a voice rushed down from heaven, “To you, O king Nebuchadnezzar, it is said: ‘Your kingdom will be taken away from you,
29 et ab hominibus te eicient, et cum bestiis feris erithabitatio tua: fenum quasi boves comedes; et septem tempora mutabuntur super te,donec scias quod dominetur Excelsus in regno hominum et, cuicumque voluerit, detillud ”.	29 and they will expel you from among men, and your dwelling will be with the beasts and the wild animals. You will eat hay like an ox, and seven times will pass over you, until you know that the Supreme One rules in the kingdom of men, and he gives it to whomever he wills.’ ”
30 Eadem hora sermo completus est super Nabuchodonosor, et exhominibus abiectus est et fenum ut boves comedit, et rore caeli corpus eiusinfectum est, donec capilli eius in similitudinem aquilarum crescerent, etungues eius quasi avium.	30 The same hour, the sentence was fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar, and he was driven away from among men, and he ate hay like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven, until his hair increased like the feathers of eagles, and his nails like those of birds.
31 “ Igitur post finem dierum ego Nabuchodonosor oculos meos ad caelum levavi,et sensus meus redditus est mihi, et Altissimo benedixi et Viventem insempiternum laudavi et glorificavi, quia potestas eius potestas sempiterna, et regnum eius in generationem et generationem;	31 Therefore, at the end of these days, I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted up my eyes to heaven, and my mind was restored to me. And I blessed the Most High, and I praised and glorified him who lives forever. For his power is an everlasting power, and his kingdom is from generation to generation.
32 et omnes habitatores terrae apud eum in nihilum reputati sunt: iuxta voluntatem enim suam facit tam in virtutibus caeli quam in habitatoribus terrae, et non est qui resistat manui eius et dicat ei: “Quid facis?”.	32 And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing before him. For he acts according to his own will, with the inhabitants of the earth just as with the holy inhabitants of heaven. And there is no one who can resist his hand, or say to him, “Why have you done this?”
33 In ipso tempore sensus meus reversus est ad me, et ad honorem regni meimaiestas mea et splendor meus reversa sunt ad me; et optimates mei etmagistratus mei requisierunt me, et in regno meo constitutus sum, etmagnificentia amplior addita est mihi.	33 At the same time, my mind returned to me, and I arrived at the honor and glory of my kingdom. And my appearance was given back to me. And my nobles and my magistrates needed me. And I was restored to my kingdom, and even greater majesty was added to me.
34 Nunc igitur ego Nabuchodonosor laudoet magnifico et glorifico Regem caeli, quia omnia opera eius veritas, et viaeeius iudicium, et gradientes in superbia potest humiliare ”.	34 Therefore I, Nebuchadnezzar, now praise, and magnify, and glorify the King of heaven, because all his works and the judgments of his way are true, and those who go forth in arrogance, he is able to bring low.